East London Area Guide
A locals' guide to East London
Where do East London locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
stratford,
stratford and surrounding areas,
west ham,
bow,
maryland,
hackney wick,
tower hamlets,
tower hamlets and surrounding areas,
victoria park,
and mile end
Did you know?
"Canary Wharf lends its name to the fact that food produce was imported here from the Canary Islands."
The tallest building in the EU, Borough Market and a stunning setting along the Thames - London Bridge has it all!
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Thomas Holmes
Leadenhall Market's Grade II listed, 19th century structure feels as if you are stepping back to a more opulent era...
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Josh Walsh
With Epping Forest on the doorstep, you feel a million miles from the hustle and bustle of London...
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Alexandra Lega
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What locals say about East London
“Nunhead has a lovely village-y feel while still being really close to bustling Peckham and New Cross. We have our own great restaurants, bars and shops close to Nunhead Green. A few favourites: great craft beer micro pub: the Beer Shop, lovely French bistro: Babette; amazing sour dough pizzas: 400 Rabbits.”
Hannah
“East village has lovely independent cafes and restaurants, run by passionate individuals. From artisan bread to home made gelato and fabulous cocktails. All this on the door step of a huge park, no cars, sports facilities and lots of activities within the community.”
Hugo
“We've lived in Shooters Hill for 11 years and it was the best decision since leaving Docklands for a professional family life. Shooters Hill is the Richmond of London South East. With Oxleas Woods & Meadows, Shooters Hill golf and tennis clubs, Eaglesfield Park, The Woodlands Farm Trust & Severndroog Castle, it's easy to forget your only 10 mins from Canary Wharf and the City of London just beyond. There's a wide choice of schools, lovely family friendly local church and two community pubs. Direct transport (486, 89 & 244 buses) is the only reason prices are still reasonable but if you are prepared to get to Woolwich Dockyard or Arsenal you can get trains into London or the DLR - and with Crossrail round the corner (2 stops to Canary Wharf and 2 more to Liverpool Street) that leg of your commute just got a whole lot better. Shooters Hill - The Country, in the City.”
Simon
Activities near East London
Grand Designs Live
Could your garden shed be a luxury sauna or your tree house a self contained eco pod? This contemporary home show based on the Channel 4 series provides plenty of innovative ideas for interiors, gardens, home improvement, self-build and renovations.Read more
Sara Pascoe
Apparently caterpillars completely break down into goo before they become butterflies. Come join comedian Sara Pascoe as she reconsiders and reconstructs herself after having two babies and very little sleep.Read more
La Linea
The London Latin Music Festival which takes place in venues across Central London. Founded in 2001 the festival showcases contemporary Latin music.Read more
Grass Roots Jazz Festival
The artists/bands performing at Grass Roots Jazz Festival are as follows: Abna Ankora Anna Chai Happy Garden Kora Williams Saurabh Shivakumar For more info about the full line-up and the artists/bands, please refer to the festival's official page: https://soulsa.co.uk/grass-roots-jazz-fest The DJs performing at Grass Roots Jazz Festival are as follows: Mr Boogie (Soulsa) Lex Blondin (Total Refreshment Centre/Church of Sound) Here On Earth DJs (LOOSE.fm) The Grass Roots Jazz Festival is an all-day live music extravaganza which will showcase some of the best London-based young and emerging jazz talent. In partnership with DASP (DJs Against Street Poverty), the festival will also be raising awareness and money for Street Storage - a London charity providing those experiencing homelessness with free, accessible and safe storage for their belongings. Find us at Rich Mix - a creative, cultural and community space located in the East End of London, just a stone's throw from Shoreditch High Street station and Brick Lane. With a carefully curated crop of DJs taking over in between and after the live music, including Lex Blondin (Total Refreshment Centre/Church of Sound) and the Here On Earth crew (LOOSE.fm), put the late May bank holiday weekend in your plans and prepare to party with a purpose. For more details about the festival, visit www.soulsa.co.uk/grass-roots-jazz-fest. Presented by Rich Mix. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Lenny Henry: Still At Large
Part stand-up, part storytelling and part conversation with himself (and with you), this new live show sees Lenny return to the experiences that shaped him while also exploring the ideas, challenges and creative sparks driving him today. From the unforgettable days of The Lenny Henry Show and Chef! to acclaimed dramatic performances in Othello and, more recently, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Lenny traces the roles, characters and moments that have defined his remarkable career – and shares what continues to inspire him now as he reflects on a life lived out loud. Expect big laughs, heart and a celebration of the many versions of Lenny: the actor, the impressionist, the comedian, the fundraiser and the Stand-Up Anecdotalist.Read more
Ed Gamble: Fresh Hell
Another 'bracing flurry of idiocy' from the comedian Ed Gamble.
Frankie Valli Tribute
Members: 4 (Must have a valid membership number - cards will be checked on entrance) Guests: 8
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